1952 Allard Safari vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 36 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 351 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Safari | Starion |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1125 kg |
