1972 Austin Allegro vs. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1390 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 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Allegro | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
