1951 Allard J1 vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1952 Allard Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 330 kg more than 1951 Allard J1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1952 Allard Safari | |
Make | Allard | Allard |
Model | J1 | Safari |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 81 L |