1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 133 and 1974 ZIL 117 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2260 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 133 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3310 mm |
