1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza 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, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 691 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Monza |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 43 L |
