1974 Austin Allegro vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 385 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Allegro | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
