1952 Allard Safari vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 346 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Safari | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |