1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 33 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 2200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
