1952 Allard Safari vs. 1953 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1953 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari 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 41 more horse power than 1953 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 1953 Opel Rekord. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1953 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
