1979 Buick Century vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 2 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1979 Buick 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Century | 117 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |
