1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1963 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG MGB would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG MGB weights approximately 200 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, 1963 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 1963 MG MGB | |
| Make | Toyota | MG |
| Model | Corolla | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
