1973 Austin Allegro vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 25 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (58 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1070 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.
Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Austin Allegro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Allegro has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Allegro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Allegro | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Allegro | President |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |