1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1980 Austin Allegro and 1980 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 145 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 Pontiac 1000 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 Pontiac 1000. 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 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Allegro | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
