1970 Buick GS vs. 1971 ZIL 114

To start off, 1971 ZIL 114 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. 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, 1971 ZIL 114 (581 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.

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