1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 MG MGB
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega and 1973 MG MGB were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 5 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG MGB. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1973 MG MGB has manual transmission. 1973 MG MGB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 MG MGB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Vega | MGB |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2320 mm |
