1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1966 MG MGB
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1966 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1966 MG MGB | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 125 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
