1957 MG MGA vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 318 kg more than 1957 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 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | MG | Volvo |
| Model | MGA | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
