1957 MG MGA vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 22 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
