1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 590 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1350 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 |
