2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 28 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Bentley Azure.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Azure | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 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 | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3340 mm |
