1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 170 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2119 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 ZIL 4104 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 ZIL 4104. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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