1952 Allard Safari vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 656 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
Model | Safari | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |