1973 Austin Allegro vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 777 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Allegro | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
