1952 Allard Safari vs. 1996 BMW 530
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 44 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, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 39 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1996 BMW 530 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 530 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |