1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin 2200 has manual transmission. 1972 Austin 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | 2200 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 81 L |
