1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 175 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 2200 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |
