1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 16 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 115 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Allegro | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | Allegro | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
