1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1957 MG MGA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 MG MGA.
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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 1900 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 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 | 1175 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
