1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 MG MGB
To start off, 1972 MG MGB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 MG MGB weights approximately 12 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1972 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 MG MGB | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Spider | MGB |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
