1977 Buick Regal vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Buick | ZIL |
Model | Regal | 4104 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4932 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |