1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Nissan President were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 767 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 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (137 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Allegro | President |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |