1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Austin Allegro. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Allegro. (104 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Allegro. 1972 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulietta | Allegro |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |