1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 10 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 9 more horse power than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | ZIL |
| Model | Silver Spur | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3340 mm |
