1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 237 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Austin Allegro (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Allegro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |