1952 Allard Safari vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 50 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 294 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | S |
Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3090 mm |