1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, both 1972 Austin 2200 and 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 396 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2200 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 5011 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |
