1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 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 328 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 328 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
