1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 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 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Safari | 120 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
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 | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |