1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |