1952 Allard Safari vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2003 Toyota Soarer is newer by 51 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 254 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2003 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Allard Safari | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Soarer |
Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |