1980 ZIL 4104 vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 31 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, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2011 BMW 750.
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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 ZIL 4104 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 4104 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7695 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3211 mm |
