1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1973 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Citroen | Austin |
Model | 15 | Allegro |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |