1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 90 | Z4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4242 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |