1957 MG MGA vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, both 1957 MG MGA and 1957 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 530 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 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1957 MG MGA | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | MG | Rover |
Model | MGA | P4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |