2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 874 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 ZIL 117. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Land Rover | ZIL |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 117 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
