1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 Tata E
To start off, 1998 Tata E is newer by 46 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, 1998 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Tata E.
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, 1998 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1998 Tata E | |
| Make | Allard | Tata |
| Model | Safari | E |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
