1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. Both 1984 ZIL 4104 and 1978 ZIL 4104 are equipped with a 7,695 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1984 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1984 ZIL 4104. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | ZIL | ZIL |
| Model | 4104 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3340 mm |
