1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 529 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 Holden Monaro 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 1973 Holden Monaro. 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, 1973 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Allegro | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
