1952 Allard Safari vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 6 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, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 71 kg more than 1958 BMW 501.
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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1958 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 501 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
