1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1972 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
Model | V8 Saloon | 117 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |