1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2404 kg more than 1964 Fiat 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 500 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3310 mm |
