1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 32 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 6 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
