1978 ZIL 117 vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 ZIL 117 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1971 Toyota Century. 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 ZIL 117 | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | ZIL | Toyota |
Model | 117 | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6958 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |