Moskvich 423 Kombi 423 Combi 1.4 (45 Hp)
People\'s Opinion
N/A / 5
423 Combi Overview:
Moskvich 423 Kombi (423 Combi). With 88 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 950 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 105 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 1.4-liter engine with 45 Hp provided adequate, albeit modest, performance for its era, suitable for city driving and rural roads but limited on highways with a top speed of 105 km/h.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 9 l/100 km, the economy was reasonable for a 1950s carburetted engine, though not particularly efficient by today's standards.
Best Use Case:
City / Rural Roads / Light Utility
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical station wagon body for utility
- • Simple, robust mechanicals for easy maintenance
- • Historically significant Soviet vehicle
- • Good value proposition for its original market
Cons:
- • Very limited performance by modern standards
- • Basic safety features (typical for its era)
- • Dated comfort and driving dynamics
- • Fuel economy not competitive with modern cars
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Moskvich |
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| Model: | 423 Kombi |
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| Generation: | 423 Combi |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (45 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1958 |
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| End of production: | 1963 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 45 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 33.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 88 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1360 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 21.1 kg/Hp, 47.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.8 kg/Nm, 92.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 950 |
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| Max. weight: | 1430 |
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| Max load: | 480 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4055 mm |
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| Width: | 1540 mm |
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| Height: | 1600 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm |
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| Front track: | 1220 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1220 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | 145/80 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 4.5K x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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