1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 46 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, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 81 kg more than 1998 BMW 330.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 330 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
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 | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |