1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 33 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 516 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1952 Allard Safari | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | Lancia 037 | Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |