1962 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1962 MG 1100
To start off, both 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE and 1962 MG 1100 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1962 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 550 kg more than 1962 MG 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 MG 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG 1100. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | 1962 MG 1100 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | MG |
| Model | SE | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
