1952 Allard Safari vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX 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 NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 21 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Safari | NSX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2540 mm |