1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 1978 ZIL 117 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1930 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Giulia | 117 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |