1976 ZIL 117 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1354 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 ZIL 117 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 117 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
