1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Dodge Monaco were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1050 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Allegro | Monaco |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 5895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |