1988 Toyota Supra vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2310 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (358 Nm). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Supra | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Toyota | ZIL |
| Model | Supra | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3340 mm |
