1952 Allard Safari vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 2 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 6 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 176 kg more than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Allard | Sunbeam |
| Model | Safari | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
