1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1974 ZIL 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1760 kg more than 1964 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flavia | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Lancia | ZIL |
| Model | Flavia | 117 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1190 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
