1957 MG MGA vs. 1957 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1957 MG MGA and 1957 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1957 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 360 kg more than 1957 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Suzuki Light. (35 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1957 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | MG | Suzuki |
| Model | MGA | Light |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
