1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | 2200 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |
