1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Commodore weights approximately 350 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 Opel Commodore 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 Opel Commodore. 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 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Allegro | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
