2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 ZIL 114
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 ZIL 114. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 114 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 ZIL 114. (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 ZIL 114.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1973 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Continental | 114 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 3180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3770 mm |
