1981 Austin Allegro vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, 2001 Honda Z is newer by 20 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, 2001 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Z weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z. 2001 Honda Z 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. 2001 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Allegro | 2001 Honda Z | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Allegro | Z |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
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 | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |