2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 881 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Continental | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| 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 | 401 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3340 mm |
