1978 Buick Regal vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, both 1978 Buick Regal and 1978 ZIL 4104 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1906 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Regal | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 3336 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 |
