1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 13 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Lancia 037 | 2200 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |