1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1983 Austin Allegro were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1983 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfasud | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
