1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1275 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Allegro | Discovery |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |