1982 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 ZIL 4104 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | ZIL | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 4104 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 2803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2731 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 4326 mm |
