1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 686 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
Model | Safari | Charmant |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 43 L |