2005 Cadillac STS vs. 1978 ZIL 117
To start off, 2005 Cadillac STS 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. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1154 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 1978 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Cadillac | ZIL |
| Model | STS | 117 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 6958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
