2005 BMW 330 vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1830 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 330 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3340 mm |
