1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
Model | 62 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 3336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3340 mm |