1952 Allard Safari vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 33 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 376 kg more than 1985 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Celica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |