1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1982 Citroen Mehari
To start off, 1982 Citroen Mehari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Allegro (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 242 kg more than 1982 Citroen Mehari. 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 Austin Allegro (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1982 Citroen Mehari | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Allegro | Mehari |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |