1968 Opel Olympia vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1977 ZIL 117 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2170 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Olympia | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Opel | ZIL |
| Model | Olympia | 117 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3310 mm |
