1978 Austin Allegro vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 18 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 391 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.
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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Allegro | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
