1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 220 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Allegro | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
