1952 Allard Safari vs. 1971 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 19 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | Safari | DB6 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |