1945 Austin 16 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 63 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 15 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 16 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
