1978 Austin Allegro vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 24 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 5 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, 1978 Austin Allegro (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Allegro | 2002 Honda That | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Allegro | That |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
