1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1962 MG MGA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 MG MGA weights approximately 85 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1962 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1100 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
