1993 Toyota Century vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1993 Toyota Century. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Century | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Toyota | ZIL |
| Model | Century | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3340 mm |
