1952 Allard Safari vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 30 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 311 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Celica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |