1974 Austin Allegro vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1974 Austin Allegro and 1974 Simca 1301 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 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 199 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 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Allegro | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Allegro | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
