1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2175 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Mazda | ZIL |
| Model | 929 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3340 mm |
