1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1997 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 24 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 547 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.

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