1952 Allard Safari vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
