1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2351 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Stratos. 1980 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Stratos | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Lancia | ZIL |
Model | Stratos | 4104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 108.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3340 mm |