1983 Audi 80 vs. 1983 Austin Allegro
To start off, both 1983 Audi 80 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Audi 80 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 130 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 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Audi 80 | 1983 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Audi | Austin |
Model | 80 | Allegro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |