1952 Allard Safari vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 53 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, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 6 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2005 BMW 318 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 318 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |