1952 Allard Safari vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1952 Allard Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 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 47 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 506 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Safari | A 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |