1952 Allard Safari vs. 1955 Lancia D 50
To start off, 1955 Lancia D 50 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 Lancia D 50 (247 HP @ 8100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia D 50 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 836 kg more than 1955 Lancia D 50.
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 | 1955 Lancia D 50 | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Safari | D 50 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 640 kg |