1986 Nissan Silvia vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2141 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Nissan | ZIL |
Model | Silvia | 4104 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 3336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |