1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 MG MGB
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 MG MGB were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 24 kg more than 1972 MG MGB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 MG MGB | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | GT | MGB |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2320 mm |
