1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1994 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 750 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 1994 Holden Statesman 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 1994 Holden Statesman. 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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