1952 Allard Safari vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | M3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 245 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 | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |
