1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 ZIL 117. (570 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Porsche | ZIL |
| Model | 911 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 946 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2950 kg |
