1952 Allard Safari vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 13 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, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 291 kg more than 1965 Holden EH.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | Safari | EH |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
