2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 ZIL 117
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 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, 1973 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2166 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. 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, 1973 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1973 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Lotus | ZIL |
| Model | Exige | 117 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 786 kg | 2952 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3310 mm |
