1952 Allard Safari vs. 1990 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 38 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, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 801 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1990 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Allard | Donkervoort |
Model | Safari | S8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |