1952 Allard Safari vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 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 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 186 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Safari | 240 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |