1977 Opel Monza vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1977 Opel Monza and 1977 ZIL 117 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1553 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza. 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Opel | ZIL |
| Model | Monza | 117 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3310 mm |
