1976 ZIL 117 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1976 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 ZIL 117 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | ZIL | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 117 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2875 mm |
