1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 MG MGB

To start off, 1971 MG MGB is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 MG MGB weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1971 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.

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