1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3110 mm |
