1952 Allard Safari vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 42 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 76 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 968 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 92 L |
