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Moskvich 400 1.1 (23 Hp)
Overall Rating
Moskvich 400:
Moskvitch or Moskvich is a Soviet/Russian automobile brand produced by AZLK from 1946 to 1991 and by OAO Moskvitch from 1991 to 2001. Production later resumed in 2022. The current article incorporates information about both the brand and the joint-stock successor of AZLK.
OAO Moskvitch is the name of a privatized venture given to the former factory to avoid legal issues after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since the factory had no assembly branches outside Russia after 1991, its name is largely used today to refer to the building located in the lower eastern part of Moscow....(Read more on Wikipedia)
400 Overview:
Moskvich 400 (400). With 55 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 885 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 90 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Moskvich 400 was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing began (1997). It lacks any contemporary safety features, offering only basic structural protection typical of its era.
1.1 (23 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely modest performance, typical for a post-war economy car, suitable only for leisurely driving and low speeds up to 90 km/h.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 9 l/100 km was acceptable for its time, but would be considered inefficient by today's standards for such low power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Historical significance as a foundational Soviet car
- • Simple, robust mechanical design for its era
- • Relatively easy to maintain for enthusiasts
- • Charming classic car appeal
Cons:
- • Extremely low power and acceleration by modern standards
- • Absence of any modern safety features
- • Basic comfort and sparse interior amenities
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern vehicles
- • Limited availability of original parts
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Moskvich |
| Model: | 400 |
| Generation: | 400 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (23 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1946 |
| End of production: | 1954 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 23 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 21.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 55 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1070 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 67.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 5.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 90 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 38.5 kg/Hp, 26 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 16.1 kg/Nm, 62.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 885 |
| Max. weight: | 1155 |
| Max load: | 270 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 31 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3855 mm mm |
| Width: | 1400 mm mm |
| Height: | 1555 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1105 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1168 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 130/80 R16 |
| Front suspension | Trailing arm |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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