1952 Allard Safari vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 50 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 168 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | Safari | Esprit |
Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |