1952 Allard Safari vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 656 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
