1973 Austin Allegro vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1908 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 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Allegro | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Allegro | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
