1959 Toyota Corona vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1960 MG MGA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Corona | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Toyota | MG |
| Model | Corona | MGA |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
