1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1400 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 1973 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Allegro | Suburban |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |