1957 MG MGA vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 11 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 900 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Century |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2870 mm |
