1959 MG MGA vs. 1959 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1959 MG MGA and 1959 MG Magnett were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG Magnett weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 MG MGA.
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, 1959 MG MGA (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG Magnett. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1959 MG MGA | 1959 MG Magnett | |
Make | MG | MG |
Model | MGA | Magnett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |