1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 225 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 1980 Zastava 1500 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 1980 Zastava 1500. 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, 1980 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | Allegro | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
