1952 Allard Safari vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 576 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | 181 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
