1952 Allard Safari vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 19 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro 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 Monaro | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | Safari | Monaro |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |