1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 6 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Allard | Pontiac |
Model | Safari | Firebird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |