1970 Audi 100 vs. 1976 ZIL 117
To start off, 1976 ZIL 117 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1976 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Audi | ZIL |
| Model | 100 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3310 mm |
