1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 884 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.
Because 1969 Toyota Century 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 1969 Toyota Century. 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Century |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
