1952 Allard Safari vs. 1991 Alpina B

To start off, 1991 Alpina B is newer by 39 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 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Alpina B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpina B (410 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpina B should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpina B weights approximately 390 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, 1991 Alpina B (570 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1991 Alpina B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.

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