1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1979 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 993 | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Porsche | ZIL |
| Model | 993 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
