2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 ZIL 114
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 ZIL 114. (254 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZIL 114. (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZIL 114.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1970 ZIL 114 | |
Make | Bentley | ZIL |
Model | Continental | 114 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3770 mm |