1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, both 1958 Chevrolet Corvette and 1958 MG MGA were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 504 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 MG MGA | |
Make | Chevrolet | MG |
Model | Corvette | MGA |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |