1958 MG MGA vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1958 MG MGA and 1958 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG MGA weights approximately 351 kg more than 1958 Subaru 360. 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 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | MG | Subaru |
| Model | MGA | 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 1780 mm |
