1962 MG MGB vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 MG MGB 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 27 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG MGB weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 MG MGB | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGB | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2340 mm |
