2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1681 kg more than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | XLR | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3340 mm |
