1952 Allard Safari vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 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 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 461 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7.
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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Allard | Triumph |
Model | Safari | TR7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |