Moskvich-400 vs GAZ-M20: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Moskvich · 1946–1956
Moskvich-400
- Power
- 17–19 kW23–26 PS
- Top speed
- 90 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 850 kg
GAZ · 1946–1958
GAZ-M20
- Power
- 37 kW50 PS
- Top speed
- 105 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,350 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City Moskvich-400 Length: 3,855 mm vs 4,665 mm; Width: 1,400 mm vs 1,695 mm
In plain words
GAZ-M20 is 810 mm longer than Moskvich-400 (4,665 mm vs 3,855 mm). Moskvich-400 is lighter by 500 kg (850 kg vs 1,350 kg). On the catalog figures, the Moskvich-400 is the pick for city.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Moskvich-400 | GAZ-M20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,855 mm151.8 in | 4,665 mm183.7 in +810 mm +31.9 in +21.0% |
| Width | 1,400 mm55.1 in | 1,695 mm66.7 in +295 mm +11.6 in +21.1% |
| Height | 1,555 mm61.2 in | 1,590 mm62.6 in +35 mm +1.4 in +2.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm92.1 in | 2,700 mm106.3 in +360 mm +14.2 in +15.4% |
| Kerb weight | 850 kg1,874 lb | 1,350 kg2,976 lb +500 kg +1,102 lb +58.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Moskvich-400 (±). 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.
Full specifications
| Moskvich-400 | GAZ-M20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.1 · petrol | 2.1 · 37 kW (50 PS) |
| Production years | 1946–1956 | 1946–1958 |
| Body | Sedan, Convertible | Sedan, Convertible |
| 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. | 17–19 kW (23–26 PS) 23–25 hp | 37 kW (50 PS) 50 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 17–19 kW (23–26 PS) 23–25 hp | 37–38 kW (50–52 PS) 50–51 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 55 Nm 41 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. | 90 km/h 56 mph | 105 km/h 65 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | No data | 27 kW/t 33 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 1,074 cc · 4 cyl 1.1 l | 2,100 cc · 4 cyl 2.1 l |
| Gearbox | 3-speed manual | 3-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 3,855 mm 151.8 in | 4,665 mm 183.7 in |
| Width | 1,400 mm 55.1 in | 1,695 mm 66.7 in |
| Height | 1,555 mm 61.2 in | 1,590 mm 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm 92.1 in | 2,700 mm 106.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 850 kg 1,874 lb Better | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 31 l 8.2 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 9.0 l/100 km 26.1 mpg US | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,360/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 344 km 214 mi estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Country, Gearbox, Drive.
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 €1.75/l petrol.