1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 5 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 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 129 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 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1977 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | 2200 | 520 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |