1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 46 L |
