1952 Allard Safari vs. 1943 Fiat 500
To start off, 1952 Allard Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1943 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1943 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 941 kg more than 1943 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1952 Allard Safari | 1943 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Safari | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2010 mm |