1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 ZIL 117. (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Buick | ZIL |
Model | Riviera | 117 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3310 mm |