1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1953 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 70 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
