1983 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1983 Austin Allegro and 1983 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 205 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Allegro weights approximately 10 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 205.
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 Peugeot 205 (89 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Austin Allegro | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Allegro | 205 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |