1971 ZIL 114 vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1971 ZIL 114 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. Both 1971 ZIL 114 and 1971 ZIL 117 are equipped with a 6,959 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 117 (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 ZIL 114. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1971 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 114 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 ZIL 117.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
1971 ZIL 114 | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
Make | ZIL | ZIL |
Model | 114 | 117 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6959 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 3175 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3770 mm | 3310 mm |