1952 Allard Safari vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 4 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 36 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 671 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Safari | 1100 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |