1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2003 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3111 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1835 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3111. 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 2003 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | ZIL | GAZ |
| Model | 4104 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2810 mm |
