1952 Allard Safari vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 20 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 411 kg more than 1972 Opel Rekord. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
