1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 13 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, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 150 kg more than 1994 Honda Today.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today 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. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Today |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |