2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 54 kg more than 1978 ZIL 4104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | State Limousine | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 3340 mm |
