1971 BMW 3 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1955 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 3 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3340 mm |
