1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Austin Allegro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 5 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |