1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville 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, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
Make | De Tomaso | ZIL |
Model | Deauville | 117 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 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 | 1940 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |