2001 AC Cobra vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 19 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, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1982 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2275 kg more than 2001 AC Cobra.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra. 1982 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Cobra | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3340 mm |
