1987 BMW 750 vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 2 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 14 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1987 BMW 750. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750. 1985 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 750 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 750 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3340 mm |
