1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1979 Austin Allegro and 1979 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Allegro weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1979 Honda Civic 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. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |