1952 Allard Safari vs. 1991 BMW Z1
To start off, 1991 BMW Z1 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 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 226 kg more than 1991 BMW Z1.
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 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1991 BMW Z1 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | Z1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
