1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 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. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1522 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | V8 Volante | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
