2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 23 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 10 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 2003 Alpina B3. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alpina | ZIL |
| Model | B3 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3340 mm |
