1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 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 83 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 711 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | 2200 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 56 L |