1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | ZIL |
| Model | Cutlass | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |
