1971 MG 1100 vs. 1971 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1971 MG 1100 and 1971 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volkswagen K 70 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 MG 1100. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1971 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 MG 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1971 Volkswagen K 70 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 MG 1100. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 MG 1100 | 1971 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | MG | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1100 | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
