1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, both 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante and 1952 Allard Safari were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 741 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Disco Volante | Safari |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2850 mm |
