2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 ZIL 117. (297 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1971 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1971 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | ZIL |
| Model | Silverado | 117 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3310 mm |
