1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 11 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1349 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | Virage | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
