2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Lotus | ZIL |
| Model | Exige | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3340 mm |
