1957 Allard GT vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1957 Allard GT is newer by 5 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, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 336 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1952 Allard Safari | |
Make | Allard | Allard |
Model | GT | Safari |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.1:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |