1980 ZIL 4104 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 134 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 ZIL 4104 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | ZIL | Avanti |
| Model | 4104 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2780 mm |
