2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 25 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1978 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1978 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1600 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ascari | ZIL |
| Model | KZ1 | 117 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1350 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3310 mm |
