1952 Allard Safari vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 56 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, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 118 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 16.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 51 L |