1952 Allard Safari vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 16 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 424 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1968 Buick Riviera 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. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | Safari | Riviera |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 99.4 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |