2001 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1765 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Jaguar | ZIL |
| Model | XK | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3340 mm |
