1952 Allard Safari vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 60 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, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 464 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1952 Allard Safari has manual transmission. 1952 Allard Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 730 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 82 L |
