1974 ZIL 117 vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 ZIL 117 would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 ZIL 117 | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | ZIL | Dodge |
| Model | 117 | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6957 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3042 mm |
