1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 309 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
