1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1982 Austin Allegro and 1982 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Horizon (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Talbot Horizon (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Allegro | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | Allegro | Horizon |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 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 | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |