1952 Allard Safari vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 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 26 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 616 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | Safari | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2230 mm |
