1952 Allard Safari vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 309 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1976 Bristol 603 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. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | Safari | 603 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |
