1952 Allard Safari vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 336 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
