1981 Austin Allegro vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 612 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 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Allegro | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
