1983 Austin Allegro vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1480 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.

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