1952 Allard Safari vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 27 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 19 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1979 Buick Regal 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. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1979 Buick Regal | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | Safari | Regal |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |