1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 7 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 18 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Allard | Land Rover |
Model | Safari | 109 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |