KrAZ-256 vs KamAZ-5511: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
KrAZ · 1966–1994
KrAZ-256
- Power
- 202 kW275 PS
- Top speed
- 68 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 11,000 kg
Photo: Felix O / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
KamAZ · 1977–1990
KamAZ-5511
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 154 kW209 PS
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Аимаина хикари / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road KamAZ-5511 Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Truck vs Rear-wheel drive · Truck
In plain words
KrAZ-256 is the older design (from 1966); KamAZ-5511 arrived in 1977. On the catalog figures, the KamAZ-5511 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the KamAZ-5511 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| KrAZ-256 | KamAZ-5511 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | diesel · 202 kW (275 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 1966–1994 | 1977–1990 |
| 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. | 202 kW (275 PS) 271 hp Better | 154 kW (209 PS) 207 hp |
| Power, all versions | 177–202 kW (241–275 PS) 237–271 hp | 154 kW (209 PS) 207 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 882 Nm 651 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. | 68 km/h 42 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 18 kW/t 22 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 8,100 mm 318.9 in | No data |
| Width | 2,628 mm 103.5 in | No data |
| Height | 2,830 mm 111.4 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 4,080 mm 160.6 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 11,000 kg 24,251 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 |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).