1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Allegro would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Austin Allegro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Marcos | Austin |
| Model | Mantara | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
