1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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 195 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2265 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | Mirafiori | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3340 mm |
