1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Allard Safari
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 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 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 316 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Allard Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 75 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 81 L |
