1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,620 cc, 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 455 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Allegro | Luce |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
