1976 ZIL 117 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1976 ZIL 117 and 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1976 ZIL 117 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | ZIL | Aston Martin |
Model | 117 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6959 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2920 mm |