1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Austin Allegro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |