1959 MG MGA vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 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. Both 1959 MG MGA and 1973 Seat 1430 are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 75 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 (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1959 MG MGA | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | MG | Seat |
Model | MGA | 1430 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |