1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1980 Austin Allegro and 1980 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 379 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.
Because 1980 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Allegro | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
