1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MG TF (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 MG TF.
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 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 2300 | TF |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1310 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
