1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1979 Austin Allegro and 1979 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 626 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Austin Allegro.
Because 1979 Mazda 626 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 1979 Mazda 626. 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. 1979 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Austin Allegro | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Allegro | 626 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |