1972 Renault 12 vs. 1972 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1972 Renault 12 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 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 15 more horse power than 1972 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Renault 12 weights approximately 36 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 12. 1972 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1972 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1972 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 12 | 1972 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Renault | Austin |
| Model | 12 | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 47 L |
