1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1981 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1981 Austin Allegro and 1981 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Simca 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Simca 1100 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Simca 1100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Simca 1100 weights approximately 112 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.
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, 1981 Simca 1100 (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Simca 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Allegro | 1981 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Allegro | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
