1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 15 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
