1945 Austin 16 vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 2002 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
