1952 Allard Safari vs. 1958 BMW Isetta
To start off, 1958 BMW Isetta 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, 1952 Allard Safari (85 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1958 BMW Isetta. (13 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard Safari should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1958 BMW Isetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1952 Allard Safari | 1958 BMW Isetta | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | Isetta |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 13 HP |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 85 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 2300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1510 mm |