1979 Mazda Montrose 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 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2265 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Mazda | ZIL |
Model | Montrose | 4104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3340 mm |