1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1533 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | ZIL | Cadillac |
| Model | 4104 | STS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2957 mm |
