1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 680 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 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Allegro | Serie II |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |