1952 Allard Safari vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 466 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Silvia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |