1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Buick GS
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Buick GS were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 814 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 Buick GS 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 Buick GS. 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 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Buick GS | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Allegro | GS |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |