1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 91 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | 300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |