1959 MG MGA vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 300 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1959 MG MGA has manual transmission. 1959 MG MGA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
