1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 2 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, 1983 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1983 Toyota Starlet 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 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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 Austin Allegro (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Allegro | Starlet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |