1978 Opel Senator vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2545 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Opel | ZIL |
| Model | Senator | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3340 mm |
