1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1981 Austin Allegro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1981 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4-68 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 1959 Riley 4-68. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Allegro | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |