1973 Austin Allegro vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 32 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 730 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, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Windom |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
