1994 Nissan Crew vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 13 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 181 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2095 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Crew 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:
1994 Nissan Crew | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Nissan | ZIL |
Model | Crew | 4104 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |