1952 Allard Safari vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 17 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 201 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | Safari | Belmont |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |