1952 Allard Safari vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 139 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Supra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
