1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | 75 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3310 mm |
