1974 Austin Allegro vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 235 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 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro. 1984 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1974 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1974 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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