1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Allegro | 200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
