1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1972 Austin Allegro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Allegro weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1969 Lotus Elan 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 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Allegro | Elan |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |