1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1981 Austin Allegro and 1981 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 210 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 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 1981 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro. 1981 Nissan Silvia 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. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Allegro | Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |