1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
