1952 Allard Safari vs. 1999 BMW 318
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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, 1999 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 36 kg more than 1999 BMW 318.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1999 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 318 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1440 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 |
