1974 AMC Matador vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1544 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AMC | ZIL |
| Model | Matador | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
