1958 MG MGA vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 55 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
