1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 117 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1990 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
