1958 MG MGA vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 320 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | MG | Opel |
| Model | MGA | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
