2005 Lexus GS vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Lexus GS is newer by 24 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 109 more horse power than 2005 Lexus GS. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1675 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus GS. (302 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus GS | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Lexus | ZIL |
| Model | GS | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3340 mm |
