1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Austin Allegro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
