2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | ZIL |
| Model | Express | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3340 mm |
