1952 Allard Safari vs. 1977 BMW 628
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1977 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 628 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
