1978 ZIL 4104 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1531 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 4104 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 4104 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3336 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2810 mm |
