1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2543 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1983 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alpine | ZIL |
| Model | A 110 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3340 mm |
