1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1981 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 ZIL 4104. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
Model | V8 Vantage | 4104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |