2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 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 152 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Patrol | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Nissan | ZIL |
Model | Patrol | 4104 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3340 mm |