1952 Allard Safari vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 38 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, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 116 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1990 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 518 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
