1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1981 Austin Allegro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 570 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 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Allegro | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |