1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 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 9 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 612 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulietta | Safari |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
