1952 Allard Safari vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1962 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 10 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 596 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Allard | Triumph |
| Model | Safari | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 29 L |
