1952 Allard Safari vs. 1997 Alpina B 12
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari.
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, 1997 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1997 Alpina B 12 | |
Make | Allard | Alpina |
Model | Safari | B 12 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 469 Nm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1790 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 |