1950 Austin A 70 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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3060 mm |
