1952 Allard Safari vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 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 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 426 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Safari | A 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |