1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1979 Austin Allegro and 1979 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1415 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.
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, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Allegro | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |