1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |
