1952 Allard Safari vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 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 M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 179 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | M3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |
