1952 Allard Safari vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 56 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. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 276 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1952 Allard Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Allard Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Allard | Mini |
Model | Safari | Cooper |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |