1952 Allard Safari vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 44 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 350 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 289 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Safari 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Allard Chevrolet
Model Safari Camaro
Year Released 1952 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3621 cc 6276 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 85 HP 435 HP
Torque 203 Nm 576 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.1:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 137 km/hour 276 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 1187 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2570 mm


 

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