1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 1978 ZIL 117 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 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 189 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Austin | ZIL |
| Model | A 99 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 1530 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3310 mm |
