1959 MG MGA vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 455 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | MGA | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
