1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 261 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Safari | 1800 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |