1956 BMW 507 vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, 1959 MG MGA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1959 MG MGA. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 507 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
