1973 ZIL 117 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 GMC Yukon.
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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 ZIL 117 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | ZIL | GMC |
| Model | 117 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| 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 | 320 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2952 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3302 mm |
