1980 Austin Allegro vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 425 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 1997 Nissan Crew 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 1997 Nissan Crew. 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Allegro. (74 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Allegro | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Allegro | Crew |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |