1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 MG MGA (107 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 MG MGA weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1958 MG MGA (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1958 MG MGA | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 600 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
