1982 Austin Allegro vs. 2005 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 23 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. Both 1982 Austin Allegro and 2005 Daihatsu Charade are equipped with a 998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Austin Allegro 2005 Daihatsu Charade
Make Austin Daihatsu
Model Allegro Charade
Year Released 1982 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 89 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 740 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2340 mm


 

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