2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1980 ZIL 4104.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZIL |
| Model | Arnage | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 108.1 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 Length | 5410 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3340 mm |
