1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1977 ZIL 117 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 732 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | 62 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
