1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen 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 210 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1977 Dodge Aspen. 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Dodge | ZIL |
| Model | Aspen | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |
