1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 449 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Austin 2200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | 2200 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 93 L |
