1957 MG MGA vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 270 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, 1957 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGA | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
