ZIL-130 vs MAZ-500: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.
ZIL · 1962–1994
ZIL-130
- Power
- 81 kW110 PS
- Top speed
- —
- Kerb mass
- 4,300 kg
MAZ · 1965–1977
MAZ-500
- Power
- 177 kW241 PS
- Top speed
- 85 km/h
- Kerb mass
- —
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road MAZ-500 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · Truck vs Rear-wheel drive · Truck
In plain words
MAZ-500 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 81 kW (110 PS) for ZIL-130. ZIL-130 is the older design (from 1962); MAZ-500 arrived in 1965. On the catalog figures, the MAZ-500 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the MAZ-500 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| ZIL-130 | MAZ-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 170 l44.9 gal US | 175 l46.2 gal US +5 l +1.3 gal US +2.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | No data |
Difference vs ZIL-130 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| ZIL-130 | MAZ-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | ZIL-157 · 81 kW (110 PS) | YaMZ-238 · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 1962–1994 | 1965–1977 |
| Body | Truck | Truck |
| Class | Heavy truck | Heavy truck |
| Country | Soviet Union (USSR) | Soviet Union (USSR) |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 81 kW (110 PS) 109 hp | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 81–110 kW (110–150 PS) 109–148 hp | 132–177 kW (179–241 PS) 177–237 hp |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 85 km/h 53 mph |
| Power per tonne | 19 kW/t 23 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 6 cyl | No data |
| Engine code | ZIL-157 | YaMZ-238 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 6,675 mm 262.8 in | No data |
| Width | 2,500 mm 98.4 in | No data |
| Height | 2,400 mm 94.5 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mm 149.6 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 4,300 kg 9,480 lb | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 170 l 44.9 gal US | 175 l 46.2 gal US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).