2005 BMW 730 vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 22 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 86 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 730 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
