1985 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1412 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 ZIL 4104 | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | ZIL | SsangYong |
| Model | 4104 | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3010 mm |
