1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Allard | Smart |
| Model | Safari | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 33 L |
