1989 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1798 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Vauxhall Carlton | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | ZIL |
| Model | Carlton | 117 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1152 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3310 mm |
