1962 MG 1100 vs. 1962 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1962 MG 1100 and 1962 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG 1100 (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG 1100 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1962 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Toyota Publica 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 Toyota Publica. 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 MG 1100 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 MG 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 MG 1100 | 1962 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | 1100 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2140 mm |
