1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 759 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Allard | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Safari | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 107 L |