1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2465 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | Eagle | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3340 mm |
