1952 Allard Safari vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 21 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 464 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Allard | De Tomaso |
Model | Safari | Deauville |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |