1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 9 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 289 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Alfa 6 | 2200 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |