1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 51 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1950 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 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 | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |
