1952 Allard Safari vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 349 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Corolla, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Corolla |
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 | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |