1959 MG MGA vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 621 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 MG MGA | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | MG | Chevrolet |
| Model | MGA | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2685 mm |
