1984 ZIL 4104 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 29 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1984 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1765 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 ZIL 4104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 ZIL 4104 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | ZIL | Cadillac |
| Model | 4104 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| 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 | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2776 mm |
