1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 18 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 1,485 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Allegro weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Austin Allegro (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
