1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 1502 weights approximately 40 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 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Allegro | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
