1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 16 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 254 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1989 Nissan Santana 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. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Allegro | Santana |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
