1952 Allard Safari vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett 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 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 521 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Allard | Isuzu |
| Model | Safari | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
