1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1962 MG MGA
To start off, 1962 MG MGA is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. Both 1957 Austin A 55 and 1962 MG MGA are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1962 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, 1957 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 1962 MG MGA | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 55 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
