1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1980 Austin Allegro and 1980 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 345 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 Triumph TR7 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 Triumph TR7. 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 Triumph TR7 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | Allegro | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
