1952 Allard Safari vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 471 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | Safari | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
