1957 MG MGA vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 27 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1957 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1957 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | MG | Pontiac |
| Model | MGA | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |
