1952 Allard Safari vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 43 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 137 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| 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 | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 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 | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 73 L |
