1958 MG MGA vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 35 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG MGA (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 740 kg more than 1958 MG MGA.
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, 1993 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 1993 Tata Estate | |
| Make | MG | Tata |
| Model | MGA | Estate |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
