1977 ZIL 117 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1510 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 ZIL 117 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | ZIL | Chevrolet |
| Model | 117 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2685 mm |
