1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 1973 ZIL 117 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1962 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Austin | ZIL |
Model | A 40 | 117 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2952 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3310 mm |