1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1980 Renault Fuego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Allegro | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 56 L |
