1952 Allard Safari vs. 1984 BMW M6
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 32 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, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1984 BMW M6 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | M6 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |