1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |
