1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1976 BMW 628
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1976 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
