1958 BMW 600 vs. 1962 MG MGB
To start off, 1962 MG MGB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG MGB weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1962 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1962 MG MGB | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 600 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2320 mm |
