1981 Nissan Cherry vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
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, 1973 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1973 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Cherry | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Nissan | Austin |
Model | Cherry | Allegro |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |