1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1983 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1655 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bristol | ZIL |
| Model | 411 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
