1983 Austin Allegro vs. 1983 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, both 1983 Austin Allegro and 1983 Toyota Blizzard were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Blizzard (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 460 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 Toyota Blizzard 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 Toyota Blizzard 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 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Allegro | 1983 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Allegro | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2030 mm |
