1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1962 MG MGA is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1962 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 327 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | MG |
| Model | Corvette | MGA |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
