1952 Allard Safari vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 78 L |