1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 1972 ZIL 117 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2505 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1972 ZIL 117 has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 ZIL 117 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Abarth | ZIL |
| Model | 500 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3310 mm |
