1976 Austin Allegro vs. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1976 Austin Allegro and 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1976 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Austin Allegro weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Austin Allegro | 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | Allegro | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |