1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 27 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S2000 weights approximately 84 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 2200 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 58 L |
