1952 Allard Safari vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 59 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |