1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1972 GMC Jimmy and 1972 ZIL 117 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1972 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 ZIL 117. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | GMC | ZIL |
| Model | Jimmy | 117 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3310 mm |
