1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2795 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | ZIL |
Model | Minica | 4104 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 544 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3340 mm |