1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Austin Marina
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Austin Marina were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Allegro (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Because 1972 Austin Marina 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 1972 Austin Marina. 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, 1972 Austin Allegro (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Austin Marina | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Allegro | Marina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |