1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 57 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, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 283 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Safari | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |