1982 ZIL 4104 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1982 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1639 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 ZIL 4104 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | ZIL | Jaguar |
| Model | 4104 | XK |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2751 mm |
