1985 ZIL 4104 vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2245 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 ZIL 4104 | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | ZIL | Chrysler |
| Model | 4104 | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2670 mm |
