1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1974 Honda Civic
To start off, 1978 Austin Allegro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Allegro weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Honda Civic.
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, 1974 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1974 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Allegro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
