KamAZ-6520 vs MAZ-6516: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
KamAZ · 2002
KamAZ-6520
- Power
- 294 kW400 PS
- Top speed
- 90 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 12,950 kg
MAZ · 2007
MAZ-6516
- Power
- 294 kW400 PS
- Top speed
- 85 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
In plain words
KamAZ-6520 is the older design (from 2002); MAZ-6516 arrived in 2007. KamAZ-6520 is still in production; MAZ-6516 is not. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the MAZ-6516 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| KamAZ-6520 | MAZ-6516 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 11.8 740.63-400 · diesel · 294 kW (400 PS) | YaMZ-7511.10 · 294 kW (400 PS) |
| Production years | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body | Dump truck | Dump truck |
| Class | Heavy truck | Heavy truck |
| Country | No data | Belarus |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp | 294 kW (400 PS) 394 hp |
| Power, all versions | 235–294 kW (320–400 PS) 315–394 hp | 294–303 kW (400–412 PS) 394–406 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 1,766 Nm 1,303 lb-ft | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 90 km/h 56 mph Better | 85 km/h 53 mph |
| Power per tonne | 23 kW/t 28 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | No data |
| Engine | 11,760 cc 11.8 l | No data |
| Engine code | 740.63-400 | YaMZ-7511.10 |
| Gearbox | 16-speed manual | 12-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 12,950 kg 28,550 lb | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 350 l 92.5 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 38.0 l/100 km 6.2 mpg US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Power.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).