1972 Austin Allegro vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 41 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1015 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Allegro | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Allegro | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
