1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2230 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | ZIL | Nissan |
| Model | 4104 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2410 mm |
