1978 ZIL 4104 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 717 kg more than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 4104 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | ZIL | Cadillac |
| Model | 4104 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3336 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3302 mm |
