1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 13 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 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Austin Allegro. 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, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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