1978 ZIL 117 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 861 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 ZIL 117 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | ZIL | Chevrolet |
| Model | 117 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6958 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3378 mm |
