1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 ZIL 117 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 117 (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Holden | ZIL |
| Model | Monaro | 117 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3310 mm |
