2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 78 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 ZIL 4104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Toyota | ZIL |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3340 mm |
