1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1980 ZIL 4104 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 206 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2335 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Spider | 4104 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 108.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3340 mm |