2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 ZIL 4104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Nissan | ZIL |
| Model | Titan | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3340 mm |
