1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200.
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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 70 | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 56 L |
