1952 Allard Safari vs. 2004 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2004 TVR Tamora is newer by 52 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, 2004 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 446 kg more than 2004 TVR Tamora.
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, 2004 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2004 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Allard | TVR |
| Model | Safari | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
