1952 Allard Safari vs. 1967 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1967 Simca 1200S 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 621 kg more than 1967 Simca 1200S. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1200S. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1967 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | Safari | 1200S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |