1957 MG MGA vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 40 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 815 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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
