2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1983 ZIL 4104. (311 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2006 Bentley Arnage.
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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Arnage | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3340 mm |
