1952 Allard Safari vs. 1992 Alpine A 610
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 40 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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 62 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.
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, 1992 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1992 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | Safari | A 610 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
