1983 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 1983 Austin Allegro and 1983 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1530 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.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1983 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Allegro | 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Allegro | Suburban |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 7445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3300 mm |