1956 MG MGA vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. Both 1956 MG MGA and 1974 Austin Marina are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 MG MGA weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. 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 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1956 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1956 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 MG MGA | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | MG | Austin |
| Model | MGA | Marina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
