1959 MG MGA vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 18 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | MG | Porsche |
| Model | MGA | 912 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2220 mm |
