1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1992 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1992 Fiat Vivace is newer by 14 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Allegro weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1992 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1992 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Allegro | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |
