1999 Honda Today vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 26 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Allegro (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Allegro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1973 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1973 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
| Make | Honda | Austin |
| Model | Today | Allegro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
