1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
