1958 MG MGA vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 560 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, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGA | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
