2009 BMW 320 vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | BMW | ZIL |
| Model | 320 | 117 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
