1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,097 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | Allegro | Appia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |