1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 500 and 1968 MG MGB were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 MG MGB weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 500 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 510 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2320 mm |
