1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 26 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1977 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 928 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 85 L |
