1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 374 kg more 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 780 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin 2200 has manual transmission. 1972 Austin 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | 2200 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 949 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 351 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |