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

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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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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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At a glance

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

Categories won: Moskvich-412 0 80 B1 1

City Too close to call Length: 4,115 mm vs 4,180 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	Moskvich-412	80 B1
PI	C · 408	C · 447
Power	30	35
Grip	43	40
Handling	80	75
Top speed	15	23
Launch	2	19
Reliability	53	58

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

	Moskvich-412	80 B1
Length	4,115 mm162.0 in	4,180 mm164.6 in +65 mm +2.6 in +1.6%
Kerb weight	1,045 kg2,304 lb	900 kg1,984 lb −145 kg −320 lb −13.9%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	No data

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

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