1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 28 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1507 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | ZIL | Lancia |
| Model | 4104 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3053 mm |
