1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 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 24 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 34 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 2200 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 37 L |
