1996 Renault Spider vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 17 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2345 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Spider | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Renault | ZIL |
| Model | Spider | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3340 mm |
