1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1978 Toyota Mark II is newer by 5 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 357 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, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (137 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
