1952 Allard Safari vs. 1995 Honda Accord

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 256 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.

Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Safari 1995 Honda Accord
Make Allard Honda
Model Safari Accord
Year Released 1952 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3621 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 65 L


 

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