1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 351 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Carina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |