1971 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1610 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Holden | ZIL |
| Model | Monaro | 117 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 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 |
