1952 Allard Safari vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 636 kg more than 1980 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
