1952 Allard Safari vs. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 37 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 749 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.
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, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | Safari | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |