1975 Austin Allegro vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1975 Austin Allegro and 1975 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Allegro.
Because 1975 Triumph Spitfire 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 1975 Triumph Spitfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Allegro | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | Allegro | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 33 L |
