1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
Model | V8 Vantage | 117 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2952 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |