1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Austin Maxi
To start off, both 1980 Austin Allegro and 1980 Austin Maxi were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Maxi (72 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Maxi weights approximately 169 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Austin Maxi (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1980 Austin Maxi | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Allegro | Maxi |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 95.8 mm |
| 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 | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 47 L |
