2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1770 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 ZIL 4104. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Dodge | ZIL |
| Model | Viper | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3340 mm |
