1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1972 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1972 Holden Belmont and 1972 Austin Allegro were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Belmont weights approximately 470 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 1972 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Belmont | 1972 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Holden | Austin |
Model | Belmont | Allegro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |