1952 Allard Safari vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 54 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 985 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 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Allard Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Allard | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 86 L |
