1957 MG MGA vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 475 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
