1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 665 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 1979 Buick Regal 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 1979 Buick Regal. 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Allegro | Regal |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
