1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1956 MG MGA
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1956 MG MGA.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 MG MGA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1956 MG MGA | |
| Make | Land Rover | MG |
| Model | 109 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
