1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1978 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1978 Austin Allegro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Allegro weights approximately 225 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Austin Allegro (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1978 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Coupe | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |
