1968 MG MGB vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1968 MG MGB and 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 38 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 MG MGB weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 MG MGB | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGB | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2290 mm |
