1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1985 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | Fleetwood | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3340 mm |
