1952 Allard Safari vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 43 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), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 101 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | Safari | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
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 | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |