1952 Allard Safari vs. 1978 Alpine A 442
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 26 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, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 736 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1978 Alpine A 442 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | Safari | A 442 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 9900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
