1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1972 Austin Allegro and 1972 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1000 weights approximately 30 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 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Allegro | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Allegro | 1000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |