1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1973 Austin Maxi and 1973 Austin Allegro were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Allegro (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Maxi weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro.
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, 1973 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Maxi | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
