1952 Allard Safari vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Safari | 3 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |