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ZIL-131 vs KrAZ-255: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.

ZIL-131

ZIL · 1967–1990

ZIL-131

D PI 115

Power
110 kW150 PS
Top speed
—
Kerb mass
6,700 kg

KrAZ-255

KrAZ · 1967–1994

KrAZ-255

D PI 109

Power
177 kW241 PS
Top speed
71 km/h
Kerb mass
11,950 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: ZIL-131 2 KrAZ-255 0

  • City ZIL-131 Length: 7,040 mm vs 8,645 mm; Width: 2,500 mm vs 2,750 mm
  • Performance ZIL-131 Power per tonne: 16 kW/t vs 15 kW/t

In plain words

KrAZ-255 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for ZIL-131. KrAZ-255 is 1,605 mm longer than ZIL-131 (8,645 mm vs 7,040 mm). ZIL-131 is lighter by 5,250 kg (6,700 kg vs 11,950 kg). On the catalog figures, the ZIL-131 is the pick for city and performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatZIL-131KrAZ-255
PID · 115D · 109
Power 1 1
Grip 1 1
Handling 1 1
Top speed 6 1
Launch 1 1
Reliability 53 53

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 ZIL-131petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) 25.88 sat 81 km/h
  2. 2 KrAZ-255255 14.9 MT · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) 27.56 sat 71 km/h · +1.68 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

ZIL-131 · KrAZ-255
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m11 m1 m2 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft24 ft25 ft26 ft27 ft28 ft29 ft30 ft31 ft32 ft33 ft34 ft35 ft36 ft37 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ftWheelbase 3,975 mmWheelbase 13 ft 0 inLength 7,040 mmLength 23 ft 1 in2,480 mm8 ft 2 inWheelbase 5,300 mmWheelbase 17 ft 5 inLength 8,645 mmLength 28 ft 4 in2,940 mm9 ft 8 in
ZIL-131KrAZ-255
Length 7,040 mm277.2 in 8,645 mm340.4 in +1,605 mm +63.2 in +22.8%
Width 2,500 mm98.4 in 2,750 mm108.3 in +250 mm +9.8 in +10.0%
Height 2,480 mm97.6 in 2,940 mm115.7 in +460 mm +18.1 in +18.5%
Wheelbase 3,975 mm156.5 in 5,300 mm208.7 in +1,325 mm +52.2 in +33.3%
Kerb weight 6,700 kg14,771 lb 11,950 kg26,345 lb +5,250 kg +11,574 lb +78.4%
Fits a standard garage? Too long and too wideToo long and too wide

Difference vs ZIL-131 (±). 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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

ZIL-131KrAZ-255
General
Version petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) 255 14.9 MT · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS)
Production years 1967–1990 1967–1994
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. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better
Power, all versions 77–110 kW (105–150 PS) 103–148 hp 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 883 Nm 651 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 71 km/h 44 mph
Power per tonne 16 kW/t 20 hp/ton calculated Better 15 kW/t 18 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Diesel
Engine 8 cyl 14,860 cc 14.9 l
Gearbox No data 5-speed manual
Dimensions and weight
Length 7,040 mm 277.2 in 8,645 mm 340.4 in
Width 2,500 mm 98.4 in 2,750 mm 108.3 in
Height 2,480 mm 97.6 in 2,940 mm 115.7 in
Wheelbase 3,975 mm 156.5 in 5,300 mm 208.7 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 6,700 kg 14,771 lb Better 11,950 kg 26,345 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 40.0 l/100 km 5.9 mpg US
Fuel cost per year No data €9,900/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 413 km 257 mi estimated

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.