1952 Allard Safari vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1971 Tatra T603 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 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 6 kg more than 1971 Tatra T603.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Allard | Tatra |
Model | Safari | T603 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |