1962 Vauxhall Velox vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 1978 ZIL 117 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Vauxhall Velox | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | ZIL |
| Model | Velox | 117 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2651 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3310 mm |
