1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1974 ZIL 117 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 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 172 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2320 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Abarth | ZIL |
| Model | 1300 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3310 mm |
