2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 627 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 ZIL 4104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. 1985 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Land Rover | ZIL |
Model | Discovery | 4104 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |