1957 MG MGA vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1957 MG MGA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | MG | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | MGA | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
