1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 315 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 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. 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 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Allegro | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
