1952 Allard Safari vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 328 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
