1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Citroen Mehari
To start off, both 1979 Austin Allegro and 1979 Citroen Mehari were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Allegro (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Allegro weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 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 Austin Allegro (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1979 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Allegro | Mehari |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |