1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1739 kg more than 1984 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | LeSabre | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
