1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Honda Civic
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 30 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Civic (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Allegro | 1983 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
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 | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 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 | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 785 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 |