1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 782 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Allegro | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
