1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 BMW Z4
To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z4 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. 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, 2002 BMW Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 2002 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |
