1952 Allard Safari vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 41 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 78 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
