1978 Buick Estate vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 117 (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. 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, 1971 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Estate | 117 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
