1952 Allard Safari vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 37 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 221 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1989 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 850 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
