1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 1430 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, both vehicles can yield 570 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Chevrolet | ZIL |
Model | Corvette | 117 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |