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UAZ 3151 2 .45 (90 Hp)
Overall Rating
UAZ 3151:
The UAZ-469, later sold as the UAZ-3151 and UAZ Hunter, is an off-road military light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ since 1971. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pact armed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.
In 1956, the Soviet Army ordered UAZ to design a successor for an outdated GAZ-69. At first the vehicle supposed to be amphibious and have a rear engine layout but later the order was simplified, and the car received a chassis of UAZ-450. The first prototypes were called UAZ-460 and had 400 mm of clearance, the model was proven to be prone to rollovers. Later the V4-powered unibody UAZ-471 was made, but its serial production required the plant reconstruction, so it was cancelled....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2 Overview:
UAZ 3151 (2). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1590 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 115 km/h. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
The UAZ 31512 generation, produced from 1989, predates Euro NCAP testing standards and was not evaluated. Safety features are basic, typical for a utilitarian vehicle of its era.
.45 (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 90 Hp ZMZ 4021.10 engine provides sufficient power for off-road excursions and utility tasks, though on-road performance is sluggish, with a modest top speed of 115 km/h.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is poor by modern standards, with urban consumption around 13 l/100 km, typical for a carburetted, naturally aspirated engine of its era and type.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Robust and simple mechanicals
- • Spacious and practical interior for utility
- • Easy to maintain and repair
- • Durable rigid axle suspension
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance and handling
- • High fuel consumption
- • Basic comfort and sparse interior features
- • Outdated safety features (drum brakes, no airbags)
- • Loud and unrefined engine noise
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(-01: 1985 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | UAZ |
| Model: | 3151 |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Modification (Engine): | .45 (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 36.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ZMZ 4021.10 More details about the engine ZMZ 4021.10 |
| Engine displacement: | 2450 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 115 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.7 kg/Hp, 56.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 |
| Max. weight: | 2150 |
| Max load: | 560 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4025 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1990 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Tires size | 215 SR15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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