1982 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Allegro weights approximately 74 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1983 Daihatsu Charade (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Allegro | 1983 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Allegro | Charade |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |