1982 Austin Allegro vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 28 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1982 Austin Allegro. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1908 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Allegro | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Allegro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
