1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1973 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne.
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 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Mulsanne | 117 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2952 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3310 mm |
