1959 MG Magnett vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, both 1959 MG Magnett and 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 MG Magnett | 1959 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
| Make | MG | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Magnett | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
