1959 MG MGA vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 37 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 MG MGA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 MG MGA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 MG MGA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | MG | Plymouth |
| Model | MGA | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
