1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 MG MGB
To start off, both 1965 Avanti Avanti and 1965 MG MGB were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1965 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 554 kg more than 1965 MG MGB. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1965 MG MGB | |
Make | Avanti | MG |
Model | Avanti | MGB |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1460 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |