1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 195 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.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Giulia | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |
