1957 MG MGA vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, both 1957 MG MGA and 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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 (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | MG | Renault |
| Model | MGA | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 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 | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
