2002 Honda NSX vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1516 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX. 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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Honda | ZIL |
| Model | NSX | 117 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 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 | 1434 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3310 mm |
