1952 Allard Safari vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 34 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 766 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Allard Safari 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Allard Toyota
Model Safari Corolla
Year Released 1952 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3621 cc 1068 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1476 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2290 mm


 

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