ZIL-157 vs GAZ-66: 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
- Kerb mass
- -
GAZ · 1964–1999
GAZ-66
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- Kerb mass
- 3,440 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road ZIL-157 Drive and body: Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) · Flatbed truck vs All-wheel drive · Truck
In plain words
ZIL-157 is the older design (from 1958); GAZ-66 arrived in 1964. On the catalog figures, the ZIL-157 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the ZIL-157 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| ZIL-157 | GAZ-66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | No data | petrol · 88 kW (120 PS) |
| Production years | 1958–1992 | 1964–1999 |
| Body | Flatbed 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. | 76–80 kW (103–109 PS) 102–107 hp | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 76–80 kW (103–109 PS) 102–107 hp | 85–88 kW (116–120 PS) 114–118 hp |
| Power per tonne | No data | 26 kW/t 31 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | Multi-axle drive (6×6, 8×8…) | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 5,805 mm 228.5 in |
| Width | No data | 2,322 mm 91.4 in |
| Height | No data | 2,520 mm 99.2 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 3,300 mm 129.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 3,440 kg 7,584 lb |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).