1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 254 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 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 550 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 550 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
