1952 Allard Safari vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 435 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 917 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |