1955 MG Magnett vs. 1977 Volvo 343

To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 MG Magnett would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1955 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 MG Magnett weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343.

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, 1977 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 MG Magnett. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 MG Magnett. 1977 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1955 MG Magnett has manual transmission. 1955 MG Magnett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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