1981 Austin Allegro vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 19 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 1,114 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Allegro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
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, 2000 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Allegro | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Allegro | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
