1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 14 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1773 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Lotus | ZIL |
| Model | Excel | 117 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3310 mm |
