1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1980 Austin Allegro and 1980 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 185 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 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Allegro | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | Allegro | Horizon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |