1952 Allard Safari vs. 1975 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Centura 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 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 361 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1975 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Allard | Chrysler |
Model | Safari | Centura |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |