1981 ZIL 4104 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2005 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | ZIL | Porsche |
| Model | 4104 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2416 mm |
