2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 892 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 ZIL 117. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Land Rover | ZIL |
Model | Defender | 117 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6958 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |