1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1974 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
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, both vehicles can yield 570 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Arnage | 117 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3310 mm |
