1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Austin Allegro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 760 kg more than 1978 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | Allegro | Volare |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
