1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1973 Austin Allegro and 1973 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 390 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 Volvo 1800 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 Volvo 1800. 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 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Allegro | 1800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |