1979 Austin Allegro vs. 1996 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, 1996 ZAZ Wagon is newer by 17 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 ZAZ Wagon (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 ZAZ Wagon should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Allegro weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 ZAZ Wagon.
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, 1996 ZAZ Wagon (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 ZAZ Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Allegro | 1996 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | ZAZ |
| Model | Allegro | Wagon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
