1952 Allard Safari vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 30 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 126 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1952 Allard Safari | 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |