1952 Allard Safari vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1952 Allard Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 104 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | Safari | XK |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |
