2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZIL |
| Model | Vanquish | 117 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3310 mm |
