1958 MG MGA vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 400 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | MGA | 930 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
