1974 Abarth 124 vs. 1974 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1974 Abarth 124 and 1974 Austin Allegro were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Abarth 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Abarth 124 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Abarth 124 (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Abarth 124 | 1974 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 124 | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 815 kg |
