2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1982 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Continental | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| 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 | 421 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3340 mm |
