1952 Allard Safari vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 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 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 301 kg more than 1990 Maserati 420.
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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | Safari | 420 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
