1952 Allard Safari vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 59 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 14 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |
