ZIL-157 vs GAZ-63: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
ZIL · 1958–1992
ZIL-157
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 76–80 kW103–109 PS
- Top speed
- -
GAZ · 1948–1968
GAZ-63
- Power
- 51 kW69 PS
- Top speed
- 65 km/h
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) · Flatbed truck vs All-wheel drive · Flatbed truck
In plain words
GAZ-63 is the older design (from 1948); ZIL-157 arrived in 1958.
Full specifications
| ZIL-157 | GAZ-63 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | No data | 3.5 · 51 kW (69 PS) |
| Production years | 1958–1992 | 1948–1968 |
| Body | Flatbed 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. | 76–80 kW (103–109 PS) 102–107 hp Better | 51 kW (69 PS) 68 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 | 65 km/h 40 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 3,500 cc 3.5 l |
| Drive | Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 105 l 27.7 gal US |
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).