1971 ZIL 117 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 ZIL 117. (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1971 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 ZIL 117 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | ZIL | Toyota |
| Model | 117 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3099 mm |
