1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 25 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Avella weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | Allegro | Avella |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
