1952 Allard Safari vs. 1986 BMW 730
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 34 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, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 124 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1986 BMW 730 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 730 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |