1952 Allard Safari vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 174 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2320 mm |
