1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1960 MG MGA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1960 MG MGA | |
Make | Abarth | MG |
Model | 1000 | MGA |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |