1952 Allard Safari vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral 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 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 1 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
