2008 Honda NSX vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1889 kg more than 2008 Honda 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Honda | ZIL |
| Model | NSX | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3340 mm |
