2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2002 Cadillac XLR is newer by 21 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, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 ZIL 4104. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1981 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1681 kg more than 2002 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | XLR | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3340 mm |
