1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 280 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Allegro | Luce |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |