1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 126 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | Safari | DB4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 86 L |