1952 Allard Safari vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 204 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Safari | 740 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |