1952 Allard Safari vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 91 kg more than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
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 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |