Audi 80 B1 vs Moskvich-412: specs side by side

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Audi · 1972–1978

80 B1

C PI 447

Version (8 versions)

Power: 55 kW75 PS
0–100 km/h: 13.4 s
Top speed: 160 km/h
Kerb mass: 900 kg

All generations

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Moskvich · 1967–1975

Moskvich-412

C PI 408

Version

Power: 55 kW75 PS
0–100 km/h: 19.0 s
Top speed: 140 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,045 kg

Version spec sheet

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At a glance

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

Categories won: 80 B1 1 Moskvich-412 0

City Too close to call Length: 4,180 mm vs 4,115 mm
Performance 80 B1 Power per tonne: 61 kW/t vs 53 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 13.4 s vs 19.0 s

In plain words

Audi 80 B1 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 13.4 s against 19.0 s for Moskvich-412. Audi 80 B1 is 65 mm longer than Moskvich-412 (4,180 mm vs 4,115 mm). Audi 80 B1 is lighter by 145 kg (900 kg vs 1,045 kg). Moskvich-412 is the older design (from 1967); Audi 80 B1 arrived in 1972. On the catalog figures, the Audi 80 B1 is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat	80 B1	Moskvich-412
PI	C · 447	C · 408
Power	35	30
Grip	40	43
Handling	75	80
Top speed	23	15
Launch	19	2
Reliability	58	53

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

1 80 B11.5 (ZB), later 1.6 · 55 kW (75 PS) 18.60 sat 115 km/h
2 Moskvich-4121.5 · petrol · 55 kW (75 PS) 20.57 sat 102 km/h · +1.97 s

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Size and weight

	80 B1	Moskvich-412
Length	4,180 mm164.6 in	4,115 mm162.0 in −65 mm −2.6 in −1.6%
Kerb weight	900 kg1,984 lb	1,045 kg2,304 lb +145 kg +320 lb +16.1%
Fits a standard garage?	No data	Yes

Difference vs 80 B1 (±). 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

General
	Audi 80 B1	Moskvich-412
Version	1.5 (ZB), later 1.6 · 55 kW (75 PS)	1.5 · petrol · 55 kW (75 PS)
Production years	1972–1978	1967–1975
Body	Sedan, Station wagon	Sedan
Country	Germany	Soviet Union (USSR)
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp
Power, all versions	40–81 kW (54–110 PS) 54–109 hp	55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	114 Nm 84 lb-ft	No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	13.4 s Better	19.0 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	160 km/h 99 mph Better	140 km/h 87 mph
Power per tonne	61 kW/t 74 hp/ton calculated Better	53 kW/t 64 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1,471 cc 1.5 l	1,500 cc 1.5 l
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,180 mm 164.6 in	4,115 mm 162.0 in
Width	No data	1,550 mm 61.0 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,400 mm 94.5 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	900 kg 1,984 lb Better	1,045 kg 2,304 lb
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	45 l 11.9 gal US

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