1952 Allard Safari vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | 280 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
