1983 ZIL 4104 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2012 BMW 535. 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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 ZIL 4104 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 4104 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7689 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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2968 mm |
