1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 14 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 119 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | 2200 | 944 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |