2008 BMW 330 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1757 kg more than 2008 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 330 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| 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 | 228 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
