1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1972 Austin 2200 and 1972 Volvo 1800 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 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 9 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 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | 2200 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
