1952 Allard Safari vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1961 MG MGA is newer by 9 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, 1961 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 576 kg more than 1961 MG MGA.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1961 MG MGA | |
Make | Allard | MG |
Model | Safari | MGA |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |