1972 ZIL 117 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 41 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1972 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 ZIL 117 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | ZIL | Chevrolet |
| Model | 117 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2946 mm |
