1952 Allard Safari vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 55 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 579 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Allard | Land Rover |
Model | Safari | Defender |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |