1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Allegro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
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, 1981 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1981 Honda Ballade 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. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Ballade |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1334 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |