1977 ZIL 117 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 36 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 ZIL 117 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | ZIL | Toyota |
| Model | 117 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3700 mm |
