1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | 2200 | Supra |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |