1952 Allard Safari vs. 1975 Audi 80
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 23 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, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 456 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1975 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Safari | 80 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
