1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 1972 Austin Allegro (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1990 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Allegro | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
