2000 TVR Tuscan vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 19 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1981 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2160 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Tuscan 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:
| 2000 TVR Tuscan | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | TVR | ZIL |
| Model | Tuscan | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3340 mm |
