1952 Allard Safari vs. 2006 BMW 730
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 54 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, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 499 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2006 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 730 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 88 L |
