1952 Allard Safari vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 501 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet.
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 | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Violet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |