1973 ZIL 117 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 39 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, 1973 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 721 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 ZIL 117 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | ZIL | Chevrolet |
| Model | 117 | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2952 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3429 mm |
