1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 57 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari.
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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
