1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | ZIL |
| Model | Silver Spirit | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3340 mm |
