1978 ZIL 4104 vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 4104 | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | ZIL | GMC |
| Model | 4104 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3336 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3645 mm |
