1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 ZIL 4104

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1780 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1980 ZIL 4104
Make Chevrolet ZIL
Model Corvette 4104
Year Released 1992 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 311 HP
Torque 949 Nm 608 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 3335 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 2100 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 3340 mm


 

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