1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 2007 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 2007 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 99 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
