1952 Allard Safari vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 19 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, 1971 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 776 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Elan |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
