1958 MG MGA vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 48 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 640 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGA | Quest |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3160 mm |
