1952 Allard Safari vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1981 Mazda 121 is newer by 29 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, 1981 Mazda 121 (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 346 kg more than 1981 Mazda 121.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 121. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Safari | 121 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |