2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 28 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 992 kg more than 2007 Dodge Charger.
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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Dodge | ZIL |
| Model | Charger | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3340 mm |
