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KrAZ-260 vs Ural-5557: specs side by side

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

KrAZ-260

KrAZ · 1979–1993

KrAZ-260

D PI 112

Power
221 kW300 PS
Top speed
80 km/h
Kerb mass
12,775 kg

Ural-5557

Ural · 1984

Ural-5557

Power
169 kW230 PS
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
-

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At a glance

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

  • Off-road Ural-5557 Drive and body: Four-wheel drive (4×4) · Truck vs All-wheel drive · Truck

In plain words

KrAZ-260 has more power: 221 kW (300 PS) against 169 kW (230 PS) for Ural-5557. KrAZ-260 is the older design (from 1979); Ural-5557 arrived in 1984. On the catalog figures, the Ural-5557 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Ural-5557 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

KrAZ-260Ural-5557
General
Version 14.9 YaMZ-238L · diesel · 221 kW (300 PS) 169 kW (230 PS)
Production years 1979–1993 1984
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. 221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp Better 169 kW (230 PS) 227 hp
Power, all versions 221 kW (300 PS) 296 hp 169–177 kW (230–241 PS) 227–237 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 1,079 Nm 796 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. 80 km/h 50 mph No data
Power per tonne 17 kW/t 21 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 14,860 cc · 8 cyl 14.9 l No data
Engine code YaMZ-238L No data
Drive All-wheel drive Four-wheel drive (4×4)
Dimensions and weight
Length 9,030 mm 355.5 in No data
Width 2,722 mm 107.2 in No data
Height 3,115 mm 122.6 in No data
Wheelbase 4,600 mm 181.1 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 12,775 kg 28,164 lb No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 165 l 43.6 gal US No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 38.5 l/100 km 6.1 mpg US No data
Fuel cost per year €9,530/year estimated No data
Range on a full tank 429 km 267 mi estimated No data

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.