1952 Allard Safari vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Rover P4 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 34 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 96 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Allard | Rover |
| Model | Safari | P4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
