1987 Buick Regal vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1759 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal. 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Regal | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
