1981 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 ZIL 4104 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 34 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 ZIL 4104 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | ZIL | Lotus |
| Model | 4104 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2576 mm |
