1952 Allard Safari vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry 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 84 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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 Toyota Camry, 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Camry |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |