1969 MG MGB vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1969 MG MGB and 1969 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 MG MGB.
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, 1969 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 MG MGB | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | MG | Skoda |
| Model | MGB | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2690 mm |
