1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 57 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, 2009 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 49 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 116 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
