1952 Allard Safari vs. 1970 BMW 2002
To start off, 1970 BMW 2002 is newer by 18 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, 1970 BMW 2002 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 486 kg more than 1970 BMW 2002.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1970 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 46 L |
