2007 BMW 130 vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | BMW | ZIL |
Model | 130 | 4104 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
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 | 266 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |