1952 Allard Safari vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 460 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | Safari | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |
