1957 MG MGA vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 28 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 150 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, both vehicles can yield 149 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1985 Nissan Skyline 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. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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