1974 Austin Allegro vs. 1974 Lancia 2000
To start off, both 1974 Austin Allegro and 1974 Lancia 2000 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia 2000 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia 2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia 2000 weights approximately 375 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.
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, 1974 Lancia 2000 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Allegro | 1974 Lancia 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | Allegro | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
