1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 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 213 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 30 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3060 mm |
