1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Allegro (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Austin Allegro (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today 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. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Today |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |