1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
