1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1975 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Austin Allegro (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Allegro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
