1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 106 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1952 Allard Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 2600 | Safari |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |