2005 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2005 Bristol Blenheim 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 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1595 kg more than 2005 Bristol Blenheim.
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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Blenheim | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bristol | ZIL |
| Model | Blenheim | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3340 mm |
