1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1959 Riley 4-68 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 22 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 384 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Allard | Riley |
| Model | Safari | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| 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 | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
