1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2040 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Jaguar | ZIL |
| Model | XK | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3340 mm |
