1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 180 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 Mitsubishi Galant (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Allegro | Galant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
