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ZIL-131 vs GAZ-66: specs side by side

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

ZIL-131

ZIL · 1967–1990

ZIL-131

Power
77 kW105 PS
Kerb mass
—

Photo: Lorenz King, Giessen university, JLU.de / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
GAZ-66

GAZ · 1964–1999

GAZ-66

D PI 135

Power
88 kW120 PS
Kerb mass
3,440 kg

Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

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

  • City GAZ-66 Length: 5,805 mm vs 7,040 mm; Width: 2,322 mm vs 2,500 mm

In plain words

GAZ-66 has more power: 88 kW (120 PS) against 77 kW (105 PS) for ZIL-131. ZIL-131 is 1,235 mm longer than GAZ-66 (7,040 mm vs 5,805 mm). GAZ-66 is the older design (from 1964); ZIL-131 arrived in 1967. On the catalog figures, the GAZ-66 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the ZIL-131 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

ZIL-131 · GAZ-66
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m1 m2 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft24 ft25 ft26 ft27 ft28 ft29 ft30 ft31 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ftWheelbase 3,975 mmWheelbase 13 ft 0 inLength 7,040 mmLength 23 ft 1 in2,480 mm8 ft 2 inWheelbase 3,300 mmWheelbase 10 ft 10 inLength 5,805 mmLength 19 ft 1 in2,520 mm8 ft 3 in
ZIL-131GAZ-66
Length 7,040 mm277.2 in † 5,805 mm228.5 in −1,235 mm −48.6 in −17.5%
Width 2,500 mm98.4 in † 2,322 mm91.4 in −178 mm −7.0 in −7.1%
Height 2,480 mm97.6 in † 2,520 mm99.2 in +40 mm +1.6 in +1.6%
Wheelbase 3,975 mm156.5 in † 3,300 mm129.9 in −675 mm −26.6 in −17.0%
Fits a standard garage? Too long and too wideToo long and too wide

Difference vs ZIL-131 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors. † from another version of this generation.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

ZIL-131GAZ-66
General
Version diesel · 77 kW (105 PS) petrol · 88 kW (120 PS)
Production years 1967–1990 1964–1999
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. 77 kW (105 PS) 103 hp 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp Better
Power, all versions 77–110 kW (105–150 PS) 103–148 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 Diesel Petrol
Drive No data All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 7,040 mm 277.2 in † 5,805 mm 228.5 in
Width 2,500 mm 98.4 in † 2,322 mm 91.4 in
Height 2,480 mm 97.6 in † 2,520 mm 99.2 in
Wheelbase 3,975 mm 156.5 in † 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

Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

† from another version of this generation.

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