1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 MG MGA were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 1600 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 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 | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
