1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 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. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1993 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | Virage | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
