1952 Allard Safari vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 48 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 210 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
