1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Allegro (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. 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 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
