1987 BMW 750 vs. 1973 MG MGB
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1973 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1973 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1973 MG MGB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1973 MG MGB | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 750 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
