2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 95 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2007 Land Rover LR3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Land Rover | ZIL |
| Model | LR3 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
