ZIL-130 vs GAZ-52: 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
- Kerb mass
- 4,300 kg

GAZ · 1966–1989
GAZ-52
- Power
- 55 kW75 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
In plain words
ZIL-130 has more power: 81 kW (110 PS) against 55 kW (75 PS) for GAZ-52. ZIL-130 is the older design (from 1962); GAZ-52 arrived in 1966. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the GAZ-52 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| ZIL-130 | GAZ-52 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | ZIL-157 · 81 kW (110 PS) | 3.4 · 55 kW (75 PS) |
| Production years | 1962–1994 | 1966–1989 |
| Body | Truck | Flatbed 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 Better | 55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp |
| Power, all versions | 81–110 kW (110–150 PS) 109–148 hp | 55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp |
| Power per tonne | 19 kW/t 23 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | 6 cyl | 3,400 cc 3.4 l |
| Engine code | ZIL-157 | No data |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| 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 | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 24.0 l/100 km 9.8 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €5,940/year estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.