2008 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1715 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Jaguar | ZIL |
| Model | XJ6 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3340 mm |
