1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Allegro | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |
