1959 MG MGA vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA would be higher. 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 42 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 40 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | MG | Nissan |
| Model | MGA | Violet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
