1958 BMW 503 vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1958 BMW 503. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 503 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3340 mm |
