1972 ZIL 117 vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. 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 122 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 ZIL 117 | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | ZIL | Toyota |
| Model | 117 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2740 mm |
