1952 Allard Safari vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 286 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Safari | 1800 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |