Ural-4320 vs KrAZ-260: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ural · 1977–present
Ural-4320
- Power
- 132 kW179 PS
- Top speed
- —
- Kerb mass
- —
KrAZ · 1979–1993
KrAZ-260
- Power
- 221 kW300 PS
- Top speed
- 80 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 12,775 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Ural-4320 2 KrAZ-260 0
- City Ural-4320 Length: 7,366 mm vs 9,030 mm; Width: 2,500 mm vs 2,722 mm
- Off-road Ural-4320 Drive and body: Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) · Truck vs All-wheel drive · Truck
In plain words
KrAZ-260 has more power: 221 kW (300 PS) against 132 kW (179 PS) for Ural-4320. KrAZ-260 is 1,664 mm longer than Ural-4320 (9,030 mm vs 7,366 mm). Ural-4320 is the older design (from 1977); KrAZ-260 arrived in 1979. Ural-4320 is still in production; KrAZ-260 is not. On the catalog figures, the Ural-4320 is the pick for city and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Ural-4320 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Ural-4320 | KrAZ-260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7,366 mm290.0 in | 9,030 mm355.5 in +1,664 mm +65.5 in +22.6% |
| Width | 2,500 mm98.4 in | 2,722 mm107.2 in +222 mm +8.7 in +8.9% |
| Height | 2,715 mm106.9 in | 3,115 mm122.6 in +400 mm +15.7 in +14.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too long and too wide | Too long and too wide |
Difference vs Ural-4320 (±). 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
| Ural-4320 | KrAZ-260 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 11.2 YaMZ-236M2 · diesel · 132 kW (179 PS) | 14.9 YaMZ-238L · diesel · 221 kW (300 PS) |
| Production years | 1977–present | 1979–1993 |
| 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. | 132 kW (179 PS) 177 hp | 221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 132–229 kW (179–311 PS) 177–307 hp | 221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 1,079 Nm 796 lb-ft |
| 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 | 80 km/h 50 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 17 kW/t 21 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 11,150 cc · 6 cyl 11.2 l | 14,860 cc · 8 cyl 14.9 l |
| Engine code | YaMZ-236M2 | YaMZ-238L |
| Drive | Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 7,366 mm 290.0 in | 9,030 mm 355.5 in |
| Width | 2,500 mm 98.4 in | 2,722 mm 107.2 in |
| Height | 2,715 mm 106.9 in | 3,115 mm 122.6 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 4,600 mm 181.1 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 12,775 kg 28,164 lb |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 165 l 43.6 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 38.5 l/100 km 6.1 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €9,530/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 429 km 267 mi estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Fuel.
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.