1952 Allard Safari vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 296 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Allard | Panoz |
| Model | Safari | AIV |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 59 L |
