1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 7 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1180 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 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Allegro | Estate |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |