1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1976 ZIL 117
To start off, 1976 ZIL 117 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Sixty.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 ZIL 117. (570 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1976 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | Sixty | 117 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |
