1977 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 670 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Buick Regal 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 1977 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1972 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Buick | Austin |
| Model | Regal | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
