ZIL-133 vs MAZ-500: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

ZIL · 1975–2000
ZIL-133
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 154 kW209 PS
- Top speed
- -

MAZ · 1965–1977
MAZ-500
- Power
- 177 kW241 PS
- Top speed
- 85 km/h
In plain words
MAZ-500 is the older design (from 1965); ZIL-133 arrived in 1975.
Full specifications
| ZIL-133 | MAZ-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | No data | YaMZ-238 · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 1975–2000 | 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. | 154 kW (209 PS) 207 hp | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 154 kW (209 PS) 207 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 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine code | No data | YaMZ-238 |
| Drive | No data | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 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).