2004 Acura NSX vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 22 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 62 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1885 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Acura | ZIL |
| Model | NSX | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3340 mm |
