1952 Allard Safari vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 53 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 191 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 84 L |