2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1983 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 750 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Arnage | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 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 | 2585 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3340 mm |
