1952 Allard Safari vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 60 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 36 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Safari | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 638 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 818 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |