1980 ZIL 4104 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 330.
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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 330. 1980 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 ZIL 4104 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 4104 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2810 mm |
