1975 Austin Allegro vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Allegro | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Allegro | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
