1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1972 Austin 2200 and 1972 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 2200 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
