2006 BMW 645 vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1982 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1525 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 645 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3340 mm |
