1952 Allard Safari vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 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) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 706 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
