1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 BMW Turbo were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 114 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 BMW Turbo 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 BMW Turbo. 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 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Allegro | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
