1952 Allard Safari vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 34 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 928 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |