KrAZ-250 vs KamAZ-5320: specs side by side

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

KrAZ · 1978–1992

KrAZ-250

Version

Power: 177 kW241 PS
Top speed: -

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KamAZ · 1976–2000

KamAZ-5320

Version

Power: 154 kW209 PS
Top speed: 50 km/h

Photo: Юрий Д.К. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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In plain words

KrAZ-250 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 154 kW (209 PS) for KamAZ-5320. KamAZ-5320 is the older design (from 1976); KrAZ-250 arrived in 1978.

Full specifications

General
	KrAZ-250	KamAZ-5320
Version	diesel · 177 kW (241 PS)	diesel · 154 kW (209 PS)
Production years	1978–1992	1976–2000
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.	177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better	154 kW (209 PS) 207 hp
Power, all versions	177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp	132–154 kW (179–209 PS) 177–207 hp
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	50 km/h 31 mph
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
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.	35.0 l/100 km 6.7 mpg US	No data
Fuel cost per year	€8,660/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	471 km 293 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.