1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1979 Austin Allegro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1979 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville 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 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Allegro | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Allegro | Seville |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
