1952 Allard Safari vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 31 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 86 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
Model | Safari | Debonair |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |