2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 25 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, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | ZIL |
| Model | Suburban | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3340 mm |
