1952 Allard Safari vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 44 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 166 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Safari | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |