2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 833 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 ZIL 117. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Land Rover | ZIL |
| Model | Range Rover | 117 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| 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 | 305 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3310 mm |
