1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1984 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 ZIL 4104. (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Pontiac | ZIL |
| Model | Catalina | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3340 mm |
