1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 839 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 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2200 | Vito |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
