1985 ZIL 4104 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1840 kg more than 2006 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 ZIL 4104 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | ZIL | BMW |
| Model | 4104 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7691 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3335 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
