1981 Austin Allegro vs. 1995 Daewoo No 1
To start off, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is newer by 14 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 1,498 cc, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Daewoo No 1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro.
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, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (137 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm). This means 1995 Daewoo No 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro. 1995 Daewoo No 1 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. 1995 Daewoo No 1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Allegro | 1995 Daewoo No 1 | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | Allegro | No 1 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
