1952 Allard Safari vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 40 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 389 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 850 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1865 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 |