1952 Allard Safari vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 842 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 897 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Allard | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Safari | Agera |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
