1952 Allard Safari vs. 1952 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1952 Allard Safari and 1952 Citroen 15 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 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 150 kg more than 1952 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Allard Safari 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 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15, 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1952 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Safari | 15 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3100 mm |
